Pune Metro Records Highest Ever Ridership on Anant Chaturdashi
Pune Metro saw its busiest day ever on Anant Chaturdashi, September 6. On that single day, over 5.9 lakh people travelled by Metro. The record came as trains ran for…
9000 Police to Guard Pune this Ganesh Festival
Pune is preparing for Ganeshotsav with a massive security plan. More than 9,000 police personnel will be on duty across the city this year. The festival will see around 3,959…
Journey from Traditional to Green Ganpati Idols: Pune witnesses Eco-friendly Ganeshotsav
This year's Ganesh Chaturthi celebration has witnessed a shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly idols. The Kasba Ganpati, the first Manache Ganpati, has been sculpted by Abhijit Dhondphale, a sculptor based…
Anant Chaturdashi: Multiple Road closures, Temporary Ring Road and Ban on Heavy Vehicles in Pune
As Ganpati Bappa has completed his time amongst the people and returns to his abode in Kailasa, Punekars are going to go out in full force and enthusiasm to accompany…
Conflict between Maha-Metro officials and Mandal representatives over Foot Overbridge Height Obstructing Ganesh Immersion Processions
Ganesh Mandal Representatives opposed the height of the foot overbridge on Jungli Maharaj (JM) Road and expressed apprehensions regarding the procession chariots that will have to move underneath it on…
52 detained after communal clashes in Karnataka’s Mandya during Ganpati procession
In connection to the communal clashes that broke out during the Ganpati procession in Mandya district of Karnataka, the police have detained 52 people. The tension between the two groups…
PMC Unveils Comprehensive Guidelines for Ganeshotsav 2023
As the city gears up for the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, the Pune Municipal Commissioner has introduced new directives, both for the organizers as well as the public, to ensure…